Study of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella oxytoca isolated from edible leafy greens

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Author Details : Ankush Kabiraj, Sayan Bhattacharyya*, Shibani Lahiri

Volume : 9, Issue : 2, Year : 2023

Article Page : 106-112

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jpmhh.2023.019

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Abstract

Introduction: Tulsi, Mint and Spinach all are leafy greens. They have tremendous medicinal properties thus they are used as culinary herbs or sometimes consumed as raw. Although sometimes they caused health issues due to presence of some enteropathogenic bacteria.
Aims: In this study we are tried to identify the enteropathogens and through different types of laboratory examinations.
Data collection : We looked for the enteropathogens and in Tulsi, mint and spinach leaves via different types of laboratory techniques. Many of these leaves contained th3ese pathogens which can be harmful if ingested by the oral route.
Conclusion : Enteropathogenic bacteria can often be found in edible leafy greens and this should be of public health concern.

Keywords: Enteropathogens, Tulsi, Mint, Spinach

How to cite : Kabiraj A, Bhattacharyya S, Lahiri S, Study of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella oxytoca isolated from edible leafy greens. J Prev Med Holist Health 2023;9(2):106-112

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